Household confidence declines in France in November
Household confidence in France dropped by three points in November, as optimism about the financial situation waned, new data from…
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Business climate in France has deteriorated, says Insee
The business climate in France deteriorated in November 2024, according to national statistics body Insee, with the composite indicator dropping…
Lower-income households in France are more exposed to ‘heat islands’
Lower-income households in France are disproportionately more affected by ‘heat island’ effects, when urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding…
Unemployment rate ‘stable’ in France in third quarter
The unemployment rate in France was largely stable in the third quarter of 2024, at 7.4%, compared to 7.3% in…
French consumers committed to local, sustainable products, says Kantar
Some 58% of French consumers believe that buying local has a ‘positive impact’ on their communities, a new study by…
Manufacturing output fell in France in September 2024
Manufacturing industry output in France fell by 0.8% in September 2024, following a 1.4% increase in August, new data from…
Business climate indicator decreases in France’s retail sector
The business climate in France‘s retail and motor vehicle repair trade decreased in October 2024, new data from the country’s…
French households ‘only starting to see the benefits’ of lower inflation
French households are ‘only just beginning to see the benefits’ of lower inflation, with household consumption ‘disappointing’ since the start…
French consumers concerned about national affairs, economy
French consumers are more concerned than their European neighbours about politics, as well as the broader macroeconomic situation, a new…
French consumers in border regions increasingly purchase fuel in Germany
While 4.4% of all fuel purchases made by French consumers take place in neighbouring Germany, this is as high as…